How To Fix ECATT640 - Target system &1 does not exist in system data container &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Target system &1 does not exist in system data container &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT640 - Target system &1 does not exist in system data container &2 ?

  The SAP error message ECATT640 indicates that the target system specified in your eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script does not exist in the system data container you are using. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Target System Name: The target system name specified in the eCATT script does not match any of the systems defined in the system data container.
  Missing System in Data Container: The target system has not been added to the system data container you are using.
  Incorrect System Data Container: The system data container being referenced may not be the one that contains the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Target System Name:
  
  Check the target system name in your eCATT script and ensure it matches exactly with the name defined in the system data container.
  
  
  
  Check System Data Container:
  
  Go to the transaction code SECATT and open the relevant system data container.
  Ensure that the target system is listed in the container. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Target System:
  
  If the target system is missing, you can add it by:
  
  Navigating to the system data container in transaction SECATT.
  Selecting the option to add a new system and entering the required details.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check System Data Container Reference:
  
  Ensure that your eCATT script is referencing the correct system data container. You can check this in the script attributes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the eCATT script has the necessary authorizations to access the target system. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SECATT: Access the eCATT tool and manage system data containers.
  SE93: Check for transaction codes related to eCATT.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for eCATT for detailed information on setting up and managing system data containers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to eCATT and system data containers.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECATT640 error and successfully execute your eCATT scripts.